We have been celebrating National Poetry Month in the Writing Lab here at Baker. Our students have created limericks, Bio-Poems and Couplets. Take a look at these great websites for fun poetry writing activities: http://www.shelsilverstein.com/ http://www.poetry4kids.com/activities/poetry-activities-for-kids/ Continue reading

The writing lab is overflowing with wonderful writing by our Baker Bears! Here is a snapshot at what we have been writing about lately: Kindergarten students have done a great job creating and writing about their very own leprechaun. First graders are writing about what they would do with a... Continue reading

Here is a look at what our Baker Bears have been writing about in our Writing Lab: Kindergarten- Our K kids have been practicing their sight words in exciting ways! They have used different methods to create their words including: Play Dough, Expo markers and "mystery writing" with crayons and... Continue reading

Our Baker Bears have been busy writing up a storm! Here is a look at what we have been working on: Kindergarten has learned that they can "write like scientists". After reading facts about apple parts, they successfully labeled the information on an apple diagram. First graders are learning about... Continue reading

We have set out on our "Journey to Awe" with our Awesome Authors here in the Writing Lab! Here is a look at what our Baker Bears have been busy working on: Kindergarten: Our K kids have created their own class books to keep in their classrooms. These creations were... Continue reading

"Writing is the painting of the voice." - Voltaire Welcome to the Writing Lab! My name is Melissa Jankowski and I am excited to be the new Writing Lab teacher at Baker! K-5 students visit the Writing Lab on a regular basis to practice writing techniques, from prewriting and planning... Continue reading